Assignment Vulnerable Clients Homelessness

The University of Queensland School of Medicine Bachelor of Paramedic Science ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET Course Code PMDC1202 Course Title Preparation for Paramedic Practice 2 Course Coordinator David Kelly Due Date 26th September 2014 Assessment Title Essay – Vulnerable Clients - Homelessness Word Count Date Submitted Extension Applied for? ☠Yes ☠No Revised Date: ____________ Student(s) Details Student Number 43502958 Surname Horswill First Name Nathan Declaration of Original Ownership Vulnerable Clients Homelessness (Community Housing Federation of Australia, 2013) Student Number 43502958 Surname Horswill First Name Nathan Course Code PMDC1202 Course Title Preparation for Paramedic Practice Two Course Coordinator David Kelly Due Date 26th September 2014 Assessment Title Essay – Vulnerable Clients – Homelessness Word Count 1992 Society is a complex dynamic of various cultures, life experiences and unique characteristics relevant to the individuals within. 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